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James Taylor-Foster On Curatorial Fluidity and Para Site’s Next Chapter

The traditional separation of contemporary art into distinct branches—visual art, design, architecture and digital culture—might still matter, he...

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Elisa Carollo

Wall Street CEOs’ First Reactions to Anthropic’s Mythos

JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs chiefs voice optimism and caution on A.I.’s future as Anthropic’s Mythos reveals new cybersecurity dangers.

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Inside Public Art Fund’s 2026 Spring Benefit, New York’s Most Civic-Minded Soirée

Collectors, gallerists, tastemakers and a bevy of well-heeled philanthropists descended on the Metropolitan Pavilion earlier this month for the...

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Christa Terry

Consonni Radziszewski Launches With a Three-City Footprint

Dealers Matteo Consonni and Dawid Radziszewski have officially joined forces to create an ambitious new gallery built for the next phase of the...

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Elisa Carollo

Inside the Most Valuable Single-Owner Design Sale in Sotheby’s History

Jean and Terry de Gunzburg spent four decades assembling one of the most extraordinary private collections of design and art ever to come to auction.

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Brook S. Mason

The Essentials With Selma Blair: Bed Jackets, Beaches and Sant Ambroeus

The actress and multiple sclerosis advocate shares her bedtime routine and packing philosophy as she debuts a sleepwear collection with...

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Marissa Desantis

Jet Set: The Skincare Products Worth Buying During the Sephora Savings Event

From a new mineral SPF and the perfume we won't stop raving about to a sensitive skin-approved moisturizer and lush hand cream, these are the...

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Morgan Halberg

The Politics of Print: What the Medium’s Last Renaissance Can Teach Us About Our Current Market

A benefit edition that reproduces a pre-existing painting via digital printing in a quantity approaching 2,000 is a poster, not a fine art print, no...

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Jenny Gibbs

Mark Zuckerberg Joins Growing Ranks of CEOs Creating A.I. Avatars of Themselves

As Meta invests billions in A.I., it’s building a lifelike digital version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to interact directly with workers. Meta’s A.I....

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

By 2030, Every Exchange Will Need an Event Layer

As prediction markets move into the mainstream, MEXC’s Vugar Usi forecasts that the next competitive edge for exchanges will be the ability to price...

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Vugar usi

The 2026 Audi A6 TFSI Sedan’s Unassuming Exterior Hides a Distinctive Driving Experience

In a world where automakers are increasingly treating sedans as an afterthought, the A6 embraces a European-feeling middle ground: large enough to fit...

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John Scott Lewinski

Dealer Estates Will Once Again Headline New York’s May Marquee Auctions

A generational shift among dealers is putting headline-grabbing museum-grade works into circulation, as legacy planning begins to impact the market's...

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Elisa Carollo

Neighbors in Chicago Reimagined the Art Fair as a Gilded Age Cultural Salon

Founders Mirka Serrato and Jonny Tanna wanted to create a new kind of art fair that could bridge the gap between emerging galleries and institutions.

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Elisa Carollo

1 Hotel Tokyo Offers a Serene Stay Amid the City’s Frenetic Energy

Fresh off its Tokyo debut, this nature-driven hotel offers spacious rooms, an impressive gin bar and a rare sense of calm.

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Juliet Izon

The Best New Luxury Watches of 2026, So Far

The year has already produced an impressive lineup of new releases. Ahead of Geneva’s biggest watch fair, here are the ones worth knowing.

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Paul Jebara

In Venice, Andreas Angelidakis Is Queering the Idea of a National Pavilion

Get ready for his “Byzantium goth disco” to open at the Biennale.

11.04.2026 3

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Sarah Moroz

72 Hours of Art in Salt Lake City: Museum Hopping, Spiral Jetty and Sculpture on the Slopes

With a little endurance and the right set of wheels, you can visit Robert Smithson's most consequential work, ski past a Sekine and make it back into...

10.04.2026 4

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Christa Terry

EXPO CHICAGO 2026 Opens With Local Enthusiasm and Strong Institutional Sales

Under new director Kate Sierzputowski, the fair opened with a tighter format and a sharper curatorial focus, driving early (and steady) sales across...

10.04.2026 2

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Elisa Carollo

Maurizio Cattelan Turned This Years RenBen Gala into a Silent Party

The artist's ban on conversation forced gala-goers to focus on the experience, stripping away that layer of social performance that so often distracts...

10.04.2026 1

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Elisa Carollo

Artemis II and the Case for Reinvesting in Public Ambition on Earth

While billions flow into privately branded ventures, libraries face closure, public transit struggles to modernize and schools patch gaps with...

10.04.2026 1

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Jessie Mcguire

Art Paris Brings a More Intimate, Grounded Energy to the Grand Palais

In autumn, Art Basel Paris draws an international crowd; this springtime fair keeps its focus closer to home

10.04.2026 5

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Sarah Moroz

At Evelyn’s Table, Seamus Sam Leads an Inventive 12-Seat Tasting Menu Beneath a London Pub

Chef Seamus Sam draws on seasonal ingredients, global influences and London's dining scene to shape a tightly run 12-seat experience.

10.04.2026 1

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Emily Zemler

Sundar Pichai Doubles Down on Startups as Google Expects Windfall From Anthropic, SpaceX

Under Sundar Pichai, Google’s A.I. startup investments are proving wiser and more profitable than its in-house A.I. tools so far.

10.04.2026 2

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

As Artemis II Returns Home, NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Defends Billionaire Space Race

NASA’s new leader, who has flown to space twice on private missions, says billionaire space ventures accelerates NASA’s move toward reusable,...

10.04.2026 2

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Georgia Fearn

A Visit to Malaysia’s Taman Negara Raised Unexpected Questions About Belonging

In one of the world’s oldest rainforests, a brief encounter challenged assumptions about resemblance, identity and connection.

10.04.2026 1

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Hannah uguru

Andy Jassy Bets $200B on A.I. to Cement Amazon’s Tech Dominance

Under Andy Jassy, Amazon is pouring $200 billion into A.I. infrastructure to dominate the cloud and secure its next decade of growth. With record...

09.04.2026 2

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

New Evidence Points to Adam Back as Bitcoin Inventor—Plus Other Theories Over the Years

New evidence ties cryptographer Adam Back to Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto, reviving interest in the mystery behind the pseudonymous inventor....

09.04.2026 3

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Rachel Curry

What’s Behind the Million-Dollar Pikachu Cards and the Record-Breaking Anime Auctions

Nineties nostalgia is no longer niche, and trading cards and manga have evolved into serious financial assets.

09.04.2026 4

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Elisa Carollo

How Two Hong Kong Collectors Are Choosing Public Engagement Over Possession

Brian Yue and Claire Bi's Cheng-Lan’s Corner opened in March with "Cian Dayrit: A Country, A Body," the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong by the...

09.04.2026 4

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Elisa Carollo

A High Desert Escape: Where to Stay, Eat and Wander in Joshua Tree

New boutique hotels, classic desert hangouts and a few unexpected gems for your next trip to Joshua Tree.

09.04.2026 3

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Allie Lebos

One Fine Show: “Bellezza e Bruttezza” at Bozar in Brussels

This exhibition proposes that while beauty and ugliness are both compelling, the former might be best defined by the rejection of the latter.

09.04.2026 3

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Dan Duray

How Europe Can Build Without Breaking Its Cities

As billions flow into net-zero technologies, data centers and electrification, Adapteo Group’s Zoey Tsopela examines how Europe’s energy and...

09.04.2026 3

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Zoey tsopela

Murdoch’s Fox Bets on Creators to Replace Franchises in Post-Disney Strategy

With the acquisitions of Tubi and Red Seat Ventures, Fox targets creator-led audiences while testing whether niche fandoms can deliver scalable...

09.04.2026 6

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Brandon Katz

Genghis Cohen Brings Its Nostalgic Chinese-American Food to Miami

The L.A. staple is expanding to Miami Beach, serving throwback classics with a tropical twist.

09.04.2026 5

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Andy Wang

Gifts for the Mother Who Has Heard ‘We Didn’t Know What to Get You’ One Too Many Times

A gift guide with a point of view, for the mother with taste and a long memory.

08.04.2026 6

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Merin Curotto

Observer’s Must-Read Memoirs and Best Biographies of 2026

From the glittering lives of the famous to the remarkable hope of everyday people, these life histories will bring joy and inspiration.

08.04.2026 5

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Nathan Smith

The New Divide in Nonprofits Is Balance Sheet Capacity

As nonprofit funding becomes less predictable, RA Partners’ Ryan Alexander argues that the dividing line is balance sheet capacity: the ability to...

08.04.2026 4

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Ryan Alexander

Amid Uncertainties, Delta CEO Ed Bastian Warns Oil Crisis Could Reshape Airline Industry

Delta CEO Ed Bastian, speaking from his three decades of experience in the industry, predicts rising fuel prices will accelerate airline mergers and...

08.04.2026 5

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

The Exhibitions Not to Miss During EXPO CHICAGO

From Reggaetón to Matisse, Maurizio Cattelan and more, here's everything worth seeing during Chicago's biggest art week.

08.04.2026 5

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Elisa Carollo

Edge A.I. Infrastructure and the Limits of Hyperscale Thinking

As hyperscale data center investment reaches record levels, infrastructure investor Neel Khokhani argues that the industry's relentless pursuit of...

08.04.2026 4

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Neel khokhani

Cy Twombly’s Drawing and Discovery

"The Gift of Drawing" at the Menil Collection paints a more complete picture of an artist who worked by chance and spent a lifetime reaching back...

08.04.2026 4

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Jordan Riefe

The Best Hotels on Hawaii’s Big Island, Where Luxury Meets Adventure

Hawaii's Big Island is shaped by its striking lava rock landscapes, endless outdoor adventure, and a fine dining scene that keeps getting better.

08.04.2026 10

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Caitlin White

The World as Seen Through Yorgos Lanthimos’ Lens

The director of 'Poor Things' and 'The Favourite' has spent years developing a photographic practice as singular as his films.

08.04.2026 5

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Jordan Riefe

Acorns CEO Noah Kerner’s Quest to Make Fintech ‘Do Well By Doing Good’

From hip-hop DJ to fintech CEO, Noah Kerner built Acorns around long-term investing, behavioral insight and a rejection of get-rich-quick culture.

08.04.2026 8

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Georgia Fearn

Sam Bakhshandehpour Heads to Bilt to Create a New Kind of Hospitality Platform

Bilt has created a platform that gives operators knowledge about who their guests are before they arrive.

08.04.2026 6

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Andy Wang

The Most Outrageous Woman Who Ever Spent a Fortune

Before Karl Lagerfeld, before Alexander McQueen, before anyone thought to call fashion art, one Italian heiress was wandering through St. Mark's...

08.04.2026 9

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Jennifer Ashley Wright

At the New Museum, Parallel Visions of Humanity’s Future Emerge

Artistic director Massimiliano Gioni has mounted an inaugural exhibition that can only be described as an epic of the modern human.

07.04.2026 7

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Elisa Carollo

In Luxury Arts Publishing, Artists Are Reclaiming the Narrative

Esther Kremer and Camille Dubois, co-founders of PRINT/The Book Agency, make the case that the era of publisher-as-gatekeeper is coming to an end.

07.04.2026 9

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Camille dubois

Jeff Bezos Is Quietly Building an A.I. Dream Team at Project Prometheus

New hires from OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Tesla strengthen Project Prometheus’s bid to lead industrial A.I. innovation.

07.04.2026 7

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

We’re Asking the Wrong Question About A.I. in Education

As generative A.I. tools flood into classrooms and edtech investment accelerates, Preply’s Josh Crossick argues that the opportunity A.I. presents...

07.04.2026 7

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Josh crossick